The City of Loveland ~~ The Sweetheart of Ohio
In a state whose motto was "The Heart Of It All", it seems only natural to find a city that calls itself "The Sweetheart Of Ohio". Located near Cincinnati, Loveland is now also Cupid's helper due to their Chamber Of Commerce's Valentine Re-Mailing Program.
A Postmark From The Heart
If you would like to send your Valentine's cards with the special Loveland, OH postmark, follow these simple steps:
♥ Address your cards as you regularly would if you were mailing them yourself (stamp and all).
♥ Put all of your cards into one envelope, and mail them to:
The Valentine Lady
Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce
The Bauer House
442 W. Loveland Avenue
Loveland, OH 45140
♥ Valentines are hand-stamped with the unique Loveland, OH cachet (which is modeled after the year's winning card) and then hand-cancelled with a special Loveland, Ohio, postmark.
♥ In 2007, Loveland, Ohio re-mailed over 6,000 cards to all 50 states and many foreign countries. (They will also stamp wedding invitations throughout the year.)
A Cachet? What Is A Cachet?
In philately, a cachet is a design or inscription, other than a cancellation or pre-printed postage, on an envelope, postcard, or postal card to commemorate a postal or philatelic event. There are official and private cachets; they commemorate everything from the first flight on a particular route, to the Super Bowl. Cachets are also frequently made, either by private companies or a government, for First day of issue stamp events or 'Second-Day' stamp events. They are often present on event covers.The first cacheted FDC (first day cover) was produced by prominent philatelist and cachetmaker George W. Linn in 1923, for the Harding Memorial stamp issue.
Cachet-making is considered an art form, and cachets may be produced by using any number of methods, including drawing or painting directly onto the envelope, serigraphy, block printing, lithography, engraving, laser printing, attachment of photographs or other paper memorabilia, etc. Frequently flight cachets (which have also been used in space and on the moon) are rubber-stamped.
The largest and best-known cachet-making companies, which typically produce thousands or tens of thousands of printed cachets for U.S. stamp issues, are Artcraft, Fleetwood, House of Farnam, and Colorano.
(...from Wikipedia)
A Brief Overview Of Loveland, Ohio
Loveland is a city in Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren counties in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Considered part of the Greater Cincinnati area, Loveland is located near exit 52 off Interstate 275, about fifteen miles northeast of the Cincinnati city limits. It borders Symmes, Miami, and Hamilton Townships. The population was 11,677 at the 2000 census, and was estimated at 11,154 in 2006.Present-day Loveland originally lay at the edges of the Symmes Purchase and Virginia Military District, in what was then the Northwest Territory. The area was first settled in 1795 by Col. Thomas Paxton and is named after James Loveland, who operated a general store and post office near the railroad tracks downtown. It was incorporated as a village on May 12, 1876, and later incorporated as a chartered city in 1961.
(...from Wikipedia)
You Can Wear A Little Loveland, Ohio
Someone in Loveland, OH loves me T-Shirt
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I Love Loveland, OH T-Shirt
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How Did Loveland Become The Sweetheart Of Ohio?
Although the city's unusual name came from the last name of the village storeowner and postmaster, rather than anything romatic, Loveland has incorporated a "love" theme throughout the city. Loveland water towers and park signs sport the city's logo: a red heart inscribed with a sun, clouds, and the Little Miami River, and surrounded with the city's nickname, "Sweetheart of Ohio".The Loveland Post Office, which began operations on October 24, 1831 as the Obionsville Post Office, was also the site of the United States Postal Service's unveiling of a special "Love Stamp" in 1994. Since 1972, the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce has run a special Valentine's Day program, which includes a poetry contest, the selection of a "Valentine Lady", and the hand-stamping of envelopes with a Valentine-themed cachet and cancellation that reads "There is nothing in this world so sweet as Love".
Show Your Ohio Love!
Loveland Ohio Jr. Ringer T-Shirt
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Loveland Ohio Teddy Bear
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Loveland Ohio Tote Bag
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Other Valentine's Activities Sponsored By The Loveland Chamber Of Commerce
♥ Nominate a special woman to be the Valentine Lady. Valentine Ladies are women who have distinguished themselves in community, school, or family endeavors. The Valentine Lady is the ambassador for the Chamber's Valentine Program, and visits area businesses, nursing homes and schools, among her duties as Valentine Lady. Being nominated for Valentine Lady is quite an honor! Click here for Valentine Lady Nomination rules.♥ Enter the Valentine Card Design Contest. Each year, special Loveland Valentine cards are printed with the winning card design, and sold at the Chamber office and various locations in Loveland. Click here for card design rules and entry form.
♥ Enter the Valentine Poetry Contest. Winning poems are published in the Loveland Herald, and read aloud by the poets at an exclusive community Valentine Breakfast. Please click here for a poetry contest flyer with the rules and guidelines.
♥ Decorate "Valentino", Loveland's special little heart character, and then look to see if yours is featured on the Loveland Herald's colorful Valentino Hearts page.
♥ Purchase a heart-shaped yard sign. Show your love and admiration for your special someone with a large red Valentine yard sign, imprinted with a personal love message, or perhaps a business promotional message.
♥ Valentine Community Breakfast. Join the Chamber for breakfast on Valentine's Day, but be sure to register early! This popular event sells out fast!
Chateau Laroche
The Historical Loveland Castle
Château Laroche, also known as the Loveland Castle, is a museum on the banks of the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio, United States. A folly of a historical European castle, it was built in 1929 by Boy Scout troop leader Harry Andrews. He built the castle on two free plots of land that his scouts obtained by paying for one-year subscriptions to The Cincinnati Enquirer. When Andrews died in 1981, he willed the castle to his Boy Scout troop, the Knights of the Golden Trail.
Chateau Laroche was built as an expression and reminder of the simple strength and rugged grandeur of the mighty men who lived when Knighthood was in flower. It was their knightly zeal for honor, valor and manly purity that lifted mankind out of the moral midnight of the dark ages and started it towards the gray dawn of human hope. Present human decadence proves a need for similar action. Already the ancient organization of Knights have been re-activated to save society. Any man of high ideas who wishes to help save civilization is invited to become a member of the Knights of the Golden Trail, whose only vows are the Ten Commandments. Chateau Laroche is the World headquarters of this organization, started in 1927.
(...sources include Wikipedia)
Where Is Loveland, Ohio?
It's All About You & Loveland, Ohio
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Kiss Me I'm From Loveland, OH T-Shirt
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What's The Weather Like In Loveland, Ohio?
Current weather conditions in Loveland, OH (45140)
Local Pollen Reports
77°F (Feels like 80°F)
Last update: 7/10/09 6:53 PM EDT
Humidity: 76%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 69°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.13in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sunset: 9:05 PM
Saturday
Jul 11
N/A
High: 85°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sunset: 9:05 PM
Sunday
Jul 12
Scattered T-Storms
High: 85°F
Low: 65°F
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Monday
Jul 13
Partly Cloudy
High: 82°F
Low: 61°F
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
What Is Loveland, Ohio All About?
Some Hometown Stats On Loveland, Ohio
The population of 45140 is 43,825.
That's #946 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
96% of the population is white, which is 22 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 45140 is $67,859, which is $38,161 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $166,400. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 111% from the typical value.
Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of OH is 35.2.
Stats about: Loveland, OH
Population: 43,825Number of Households: 15,746
Average House Value: $166,400
Average Income per Household: $67,859
Elevation: 594 ft
Population Breakdown:
Are You Ready To Go To Loveland, Ohio?
Cincinnati, OH is the closest airport. From this module you can check on flights, cars, and hotels (or any combination).
Notable Residents Of Loveland, Ohio
- Wendy Barrie-Wilson - Broadway actress
- Ann Donahue - prominent television writer
- Thomas Hammons - opera singer
- Lillian Morris - Survivor: Pearl Islands contestant
- Matt Hamill - three-time NCAA Wrestling Division III National Champion
- Becky Jasontek - synchronized swimmer; bronze medalist 2004 Summer Olympics
- Joe Kelly - professional football linebacker
- Jack Pfiester - professional baseball player
- Thomas T. Heath - Civil War general
- Salmon P. Chase - Chief Justice of the United States
- Bill Schickel - Iowa State Representative
The Perfect Card Comes From The Heart
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Loveland, Ohio Internet Links
Books About Ohio - Not Your Average Travel Guides
Oddball Ohio: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places (Oddball series)
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Strange Tales From Ohio: True Stories Of Remarkable People, Places, And Events In Ohio History
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Ohio Oddities: A Guide to the Curious Attractions of the Buckeye State
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Ohio Road Trips: 52 Trips--more Than 500 Fun and Unusual Getaway Ideas in Ohio!
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Ohio Off the Beaten Path, 10th (Off the Beaten Path Series)
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The Loveland, OH Guest Book
What do you think of the idea of a special postmark for Valentine's Day cards?
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Tipi wrote...
I've heard of Loveland Ohio before. It really does sound like a sweetheart!
I like this lens! :)) - Susie
Posted February 28, 2009
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Posted February 04, 2009
Barkely wrote...
Hey! I know where Loveland is, it's practically in my back yard, LOL. Great idea!
Posted January 25, 2008
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